Azerbaijan: Caspian Agro 2018 opens its doors
For the first time this year, the Caspian Agro exhibition has received support from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN (FAO). The events are also supported by the National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan (AEC), and the Azerbaijan Export and Investments Promotion Foundation (AZPROMO).
Today the agricultural and food industries are the fast-growing and promising sectors of the economy, and these exhibitions reflect on these growth trends by demonstrating record-breaking statistics; this year’s WorldFood Azerbaijan and Caspian Agro exhibitions have shown a 12 per cent growth, both in the number of participants and occupied exhibition space. These exhibitions currently rank 2nd on the list of special events held throughout the region. Housed in two halls and outdoor space of Baku Expo Centre, the exhibitions are attended by 402 companies from 34 countries. 70% of these companies are foreign, while 30% are local producers and distributors. The landmark of exhibitions is the fact that they are attended by large national delegations supported by the chambers of commerce and industry of these countries. This year the exhibitions will be attended by 11 national and regional delegations from 10 different countries.
Read more at the Caspian Agro website.